Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Bill Schairer
What I’m curious about is what results one with get with other lubes applied in the same manner as NSF. Can’t wait for your report, Patrick. Of course I can always try myself. Count me skeptical of any magic in NSF but I am intrigued. Bill S -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] FS: 26" Wheelset - Lesnik built $275 plus lot so new tires.

2020-06-05 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
Tires update. Sorry I didn’t post prices before. Tires for sale - all are pairs unless otherwise noted Price is without shipping Continental Contact Speed 650 x 32C brand new - $45 Panaracer Pacenti 27.5 x 1.50 brand new - $60 Maxxis DTH SOLD Marathon Supreme SOLD Continental Grand Prix

[RBW] Re: Camera Suggestions

2020-06-05 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Thank the Lord for our right to choices! But there are certainly many regarding Canons, maybe too many. Here's one I made fairly recently- https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1321345-REG/canon_eos_m5_mirrorless_digital.html Not that I'd want to push you towards that one, I'd get the M6 if

Re: [RBW] Re: Commuting on a Clem vs. an electric bike

2020-06-05 Thread Joe Bernard
You could make an eClem, who wants to hear me talk about that endlessly again?? GO AWAY JOE! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Commuting on a Clem vs. an electric bike

2020-06-05 Thread ANDREW ERMAN
I forgot to mention I love riding the Clem! Just a wonderful bicycle. On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 5:44 PM Mark Roland wrote: > Hi Andy. Thanks for the comparison. I've been commuting by bike for about > the same timespan, including on a Clem. For the last 5-6 years, my commute > has been 5-7 miles

[RBW] Re: Camera Suggestions

2020-06-05 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
Yup. I got sick and tired of taking timed single shots of the family, so I went to B and asked which could do timed bursts. Canon could, and did everything else too through decent lenses. Never looked back... Enjoy! -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Commuting on a Clem vs. an electric bike

2020-06-05 Thread Mark Roland
Hi Andy. Thanks for the comparison. I've been commuting by bike for about the same timespan, including on a Clem. For the last 5-6 years, my commute has been 5-7 miles each way. I commute in most weather. It gets humid and hot here in the Hudson Valley in the summer months. I maybe ride a tad

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
Deacon, sorry to read this, but glad you have found a way to deal with it. Be well. Michael On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 7:11:46 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Michael, > > I sold the chain saw after me bludgeoned brain. I can't be near the loud > motor. I use a Silky saw now. the 14"

Re: [RBW] Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-05 Thread Jim M.
On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 9:24:42 AM UTC-7, MCT wrote: > > I always liked Yves Gomes. I always wanted one, but never pulled the > trigger. > > Matt in OKC > One just showed up on CL: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-yvez-gomez-58cm/7131577767.html -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Next Level Clementine

2020-06-05 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Shoot, Mark, I didn’t answer your questions. The sound comes from the rear hub; it’s a Bitex, and it sounds like a fishing rod. Rimsummm...the shiny kind! Who the heck knows what they are - *I* sure don’t! I know I’m always disappointing folks around here but you’re used to it. I didn’t

[RBW] Re: Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-05 Thread S. Greco
I love the Romulus / Redwood naming and similarly the Betty Foy / Yves Gomez split. So clever to create this dual personality for bikes that are essentially the same but also very different depending on their size. All Rounder & Protovelo are my favorites. This is a great thread. :) On

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Robert Tilley
I find that the 12 drops works for me. It ends up coating the chain with a bit getting on the cogs and rings,Robert TilleySan Diego, CA Sent from my

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Michael, I sold the chain saw after me bludgeoned brain. I can't be near the loud motor. I use a Silky saw now. the 14" blade goes through stunningly thick downed trees for quick(ish) human powered trail work. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 4:54:37 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
Patrick, in hind sight I suspect I did overdue it, out of insecurity. Like Moses who insisted on striking the rock twice. Michael On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 6:07:17 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > One more satisfied customer, I guess! NFS is the one lube that from > reports I would

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
Deacon, do you actually own chain saw? I owned a chain saw for many years, decades actually. Then one day I looked down and noticed that I still had to legs and two hands and decided I would sell my chainsaw while I was ahead. I still own many dangerous tools, including a 3HP table saw, a

[RBW] Commuting on a Clem vs. an electric bike

2020-06-05 Thread ANDREW ALLEN ERMAN
Dear all, I hope you are weathering the many and terrible challenges facing our country at the present time. I am always thankful for bikes but more so now. It is good to have something in one's life, that one loves. Grant's essay on the racial inequities regarding biking hit a nerve. I

[RBW] Re: Camera Suggestions

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Brilliant, Kai! Thank you. Even their Elph allows for up to 30 sec. delay with 10 shot burst. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 4:26:13 PM UTC-6, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > > from womb to natural tomb! > > I have found that Canon has the best timer software, but maybe

Re: [RBW] Re: two rivendells for sale

2020-06-05 Thread Robert Blunt
The Cheviot is Sold! How about the Sam! Come on people! On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 5:53 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > Great! > > On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 5:43 PM ANDREW ERMAN wrote: > >> Robert, I would like to buy it. I will PM you shortly. Best regards, >> Andy >> >> On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 2:16 PM Robert

[RBW] Camera Suggestions

2020-06-05 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
from womb to natural tomb! I have found that Canon has the best timer software, but maybe others have stepped up their game. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread Will Rhea
Hi Lithocarpus, I recognize that gate in the first photo - that's where the dirt connector from behind the monastery on Redwood Rd spits out onto Partrick Rd up near the top. Do you ever ride that? Technically private property (I think) but it's mighty remote from people (and the hiker gate was

[RBW] Camera Suggestions

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've no longer a mobile phone, which means I've also no longer the camera I'd been using or the timer and burst mode app that I used with it. Ideas for quality digital adventure camera that has good value? I'm using a Panasonic point and shoot for now, but the self timer is very limited.

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread Patrick Moore
I recall Velouria/Constance from Lovely Bicycle speaking about the heat in -- is it Northern Ireland where she lives? -- at any rate, it was in the mid 60s, so damned hot! I meant to add in the post that I wore one of my thrift store Hawaiian shirts. I generally dislike riding in baggy shirts --

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread john Bokman
I just use 8 drops and I’m good to go! > On Jun 5, 2020, at 3:06 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > One more satisfied customer, I guess! NFS is the one lube that from reports I > would consider using in place of Molten Speed Wax. Must get around to buying > some. > > Question to you

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Patrick Moore
One more satisfied customer, I guess! NFS is the one lube that from reports I would consider using in place of Molten Speed Wax. Must get around to buying some. Question to you sandy/dusty/silty surface riders: I'd be interested to hear how NFS performs in dry conditions of this sort. I'm talking

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: Nitto/Rivendell bags/Son dynamo (partial donation)

2020-06-05 Thread CMR
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Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Aye, at 9,500ft, these trees have less betwixt them and space, so the blue really pops, unless we have fire haze. In sympathy to your heat, you'll be happy to hear today's ride had me having to un tuck my shirt to promote air flow at 8am swelter approaching 70˚F climbing up the pass. Grin.

Re: [RBW] Re: two rivendells for sale

2020-06-05 Thread Robert Blunt
Great! On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 5:43 PM ANDREW ERMAN wrote: > Robert, I would like to buy it. I will PM you shortly. Best regards, Andy > > On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 2:16 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > >> Very much still available. >> >> On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 5:13 PM ANDREW ALLEN ERMAN >> wrote: >> >>>

[RBW] Pics from my good ride

2020-06-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Just one photo today; 12-14* above normal. I hesitated, but did want to ride, and wanted to ride the gofast, so that's what I did. I avoided all but a few smallish hills, tho' I couldn't avoid the concurrent headwinds; 76" gear; just 12 1/2 miles. Fortunately the sky was a bit hazy so tho' the air

Re: [RBW] Re: two rivendells for sale

2020-06-05 Thread ANDREW ERMAN
Robert, I would like to buy it. I will PM you shortly. Best regards, Andy On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 2:16 PM Robert Blunt wrote: > Very much still available. > > On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 5:13 PM ANDREW ALLEN ERMAN wrote: > >> Is the Cheviot still available? I am interested. If so, could you post

Re: [RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread Patrick Moore
Beautiful pictures as always. Your skies are even bluer than ours. On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 2:26 PM 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Early spring colors on the trail on the skirts of Pikes Peak: > > https://deaconpatrick.org/early-spring-colors >

Re: [RBW] Re: two rivendells for sale

2020-06-05 Thread Joe Bernard
Holy moly that Cheviot with the (hard to find) Potluck rack is SPECTACULAR. And those fenders! I'm outta the game because I just bought a custom, but if anyone is wavering on this you better jump. That bike in that size in that condition and build isn't going to pop up again hardly ever. Do the

[RBW] Re: FS: 26" Wheelset - Lesnik built $275 plus lot so new tires.

2020-06-05 Thread RichS
Hi Ahmed: Would you consider sharing details about the conversion and photos in a separate post? Thank you very much! Best, Rich in ATL On Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 2:11:28 PM UTC-4, Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > > I just converted my MUSA Atlantis to 650B so I have an excellent > Rich-built

Re: [RBW] Re: two rivendells for sale

2020-06-05 Thread Robert Blunt
Very much still available. On Fri, Jun 5, 2020, 5:13 PM ANDREW ALLEN ERMAN wrote: > Is the Cheviot still available? I am interested. If so, could you post > some pictures? Thanks, Andy > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: two rivendells for sale

2020-06-05 Thread ANDREW ALLEN ERMAN
Is the Cheviot still available? I am interested. If so, could you post some pictures? Thanks, Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Inspired by this thread, I will see if chainsaw oil applied so sparingly but not wiped off accomplishes much the same thing. Still working through me huge pint I bout a few years ago. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread John Bokman
I also have been very impressed with NFS. I used to use boeshield, and triflow, and finishlineWhere I live in Oregon it is wet 8 months a year. I commute daily, and oil gunking up the drivetrain can be a real mess. So I tried the NFS simply to keep everything cleaner. It has been the

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch
Early spring colors on the trail on the skirts of Pikes Peak: https://deaconpatrick.org/early-spring-colors With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Hot Waxing Chains

2020-06-05 Thread Michael Hechmer
So I bought a bottle of NFS (Nixfrikshun) for my trust Saluki, now dressed up in brandy new TA rings. I followed the instructions to put a drop on 12 links and spin the chain backwards 12 times. There was no sign of any lube on the big ring, so I added 4 more drops and spun 12 times.

[RBW] Re: Just Pics from Your Good Ride Thread

2020-06-05 Thread Lithocarpus
It's my new 1x setup. SRAM 11-50 rear cassette (on a Shimano XT hub body), SRAM GX deraileur, Silver cranks (Wolf Tooth 34t chainring and a Silver chainring guard), and a SRAM GX trigger shifter. The gearing is for off-road adventures but I'm riding it on the road for a few more days while

Re: [RBW] FS: Outer Shell Rack Bag BRAND NEW - $150 plus shipping

2020-06-05 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
Outer Shell Bag SOLD! God bless RBW. On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 9:23 PM Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > Brand New, never used Outer Shell Front Rack Bag. Impulse buy but I have > opted out of Front racks/Baskets. Still has the tags on. Never used, never > mounted. > >

Re: [RBW] FS: 26" Wheelset - Lesnik built $275 plus lot so new tires.

2020-06-05 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
SOLD - Marathon Supremes. On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 11:32 AM Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > UPDATE on wheelset and tires for sale > > SOLD - Wheelset 26" > SOLD - MAXXIS tires > > > On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 11:11 AM Ahmed Elgasseir > wrote: > >> I just converted my MUSA Atlantis to 650B so I have an

Re: [RBW] FS: 26" Wheelset - Lesnik built $275 plus lot so new tires.

2020-06-05 Thread Ahmed Elgasseir
UPDATE on wheelset and tires for sale SOLD - Wheelset 26" SOLD - MAXXIS tires On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 11:11 AM Ahmed Elgasseir wrote: > I just converted my MUSA Atlantis to 650B so I have an excellent > Rich-built wheel set for sale. The wheels are a few years old but in > excellent condition

[RBW] Golden Pliers Roadini Raffle

2020-06-05 Thread Matt Beecher
Thanks for the info. I bought 2 tickets. Best regards, Matt Beecher -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] WTB: 58cm Joe Appaloosa

2020-06-05 Thread Brendan Willard
Pm sent. Speaking in Thumbs  > On Jun 5, 2020, at 10:48 AM, Matthew Williams > wrote: > > Hi Carla, > > I'm interested! Here's my contact information: > > Matthew Williams > matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com > 415.205.0412 > > > >> On Jun 5, 2020, at 10:37 AM, Carla Waugh wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] WTB: 58cm Joe Appaloosa

2020-06-05 Thread Matthew Williams
Hi Carla, I'm interested! Here's my contact information: Matthew Williams matthewwilliamsdes...@gmail.com 415.205.0412 On Jun 5, 2020, at 10:37 AM, Carla Waugh wrote: > I think my brother-in-law has a 58cm double top tube dark green with under > 200 miles he's interested in selling. > >

[RBW] Golden Pliers Roadini Raffle

2020-06-05 Thread Scott Calhoun
The good folks at Golden Pliers in Portland, in collaboration with Rivendell, are raffling off a Roadini in support of some solid social justice causes. You can see their post on @goldenpliers on Instagram, or at https://www.goldenpliers.com/raffle Scott Calhoun Tucson, AZ USA -- You

[RBW] WTB: 58cm Joe Appaloosa

2020-06-05 Thread Carla Waugh
I think my brother-in-law has a 58cm double top tube dark green with under 200 miles he's interested in selling. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Re: Next Level Clementine

2020-06-05 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Mark, your Susie might make my Clementine look like a Plain Jane. Magenta cranks? Fine, I’ll hand you the crown. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

Re: [RBW] Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-05 Thread MCT
I always liked Yves Gomes. I always wanted one, but never pulled the trigger. Matt in OKC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Next Level Clementine

2020-06-05 Thread True Golden
In answer to your question:" Paul in Dallas - the boys really thought dyno was awesome. And they like the look of my bike. My husband even noticed - rare! Your friends are all getting Rivs and you don’t have one? Or you just don’t have a Roadini? " I'm the odd man out, one has a Homer, one an

[RBW] FS: Outer Shell Rack Bag BRAND NEW - $150 plus shipping

2020-06-05 Thread A. Douglas M.
Hello Ahmed, I’ll take the bag, if it’s still available. You can email me at amillhe...@gmail.com. Sorry, I’m on mobile. Thanks, Aaron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [RBW] FS in Bay Area: Nitto/Rivendell bags/Son dynamo (partial donation)

2020-06-05 Thread Brendan Willard
Pm sent! Speaking in Thumbs  > On Jun 5, 2020, at 2:32 AM, CMR wrote: > >  > Hi all, I have a few things to sell and want to avoid shipping, so these are > for sale in SF Bay Area. You can pick up in Hayward any day you’d like, and I > am happy to deliver myself in the east bay if needed.

Re: [RBW] Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-05 Thread 'mark etze' via RBW Owners Bunch
I always liked Rambouillet, it has a cool animals name in there and sound Frenchy. Being 6'6" Redwood's the bike have appealed to me and the name is very descriptive of the bike. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: Clem H or L 52

2020-06-05 Thread Doug Hansford
I have a lead on an H but that is true Mark. They often “find” frames in dusty corners of the building. Doug Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 5, 2020, at 7:43 AM, Mark Roland wrote: > >  > Did you give Riv a call to see if they have anything kicking around the > warehouse? I've heard stories.

Re: [RBW] Favorite Rivendell model names?

2020-06-05 Thread Eric Daume
Maybe someday when he’s done growing, I’ll buy my son Sam a Sam. His favorite color *is* orange. I didn’t like the human names at first, but I guess I’ve gotten used to them. “Slugstone” is a pretty odd name for something you hope doesn’t feel sluggish, though. Eric On Wednesday, June 3, 2020,

[RBW] Re: WTB: Clem H or L 52

2020-06-05 Thread Mark Roland
Did you give Riv a call to see if they have anything kicking around the warehouse? I've heard stories. On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 5:21:52 PM UTC-4, Doug Hansford wrote: > > I'll try again even though these are hard to find. I'm wanting a frame but > will take a complete bike. I plan to buy the